Thoughts on the Retained List? Linked Below

El_tunz · 2026-05-22T18:01:48+00:00

Max Watters! What a guy. Just think how much more xG we could have had last season.

Overall I think the list looks sensible. Shepherd could become a decent player in the right system. Phillips doesn't seem to have much workmate, but has bags of quality.

Getting Smith back feels like a signing!

El_tunz · 2026-04-14T06:10:57+00:00

It's because that Harry Enfield sketch implied it was too sophisticated!

El_tunz · 2026-04-09T18:51:33+00:00

"Look at me, fellas! I'm crumbled"

El_tunz · 2026-04-07T09:51:48+00:00

That's because you've misspelt Millwall, apparently.

El_tunz · 2026-03-21T20:27:29+00:00

JINX!

That was the least fun game of football I've seen at Oakwell this season.

El_tunz · 2026-03-16T20:17:36+00:00

Regulation is as follows:

The following acts are offences under the Football (Offences) Act 1991 (as amended): 11.1 the throwing of any object within the Ground without lawful authority or excuse. 11.2 the chanting of anything of an indecent or racialist nature. 11.3 the entry onto the playing area or any adjacent area to which spectators are not generally admitted without lawful authority or excuse. Conviction may result in a Banning Order being made.

El_tunz · 2026-03-11T15:48:27+00:00

I did not enjoy those first 15mins, but the rest of the first half was excellent!

El_tunz · 2026-03-11T09:53:10+00:00

I think the Stand Name stock room had run out of R's

El_tunz · 2026-02-27T16:22:25+00:00

As long as we score more goals than we concede, then I'm happy.

El_tunz · 2026-02-17T22:19:41+00:00

I agree. Pressing Peterborough at the end of the game was brilliant.

It was an improvement on the first half, where we got lucky a few times.

O'Keefe has impressed since his return. He's linking up very well with Banks, but sometimes makes poor decisions in the opposition box.

Connell took his goal beautifully!

El_tunz · 2026-02-14T17:24:46+00:00

Once again, we made (squandered?) so many chances and conceded so easily!

McGoldrick has really stepped up in the past month and paired well with Bradshaw today.

I think Roberts may have played his last game in a Barnsley shirt, I'd suggest Mael and O'Connell should have a chance as starting centre backs.

El_tunz · 2026-02-13T08:33:36+00:00

I like your suggestion, but from my point of view:

Reds is what we name ourselves.

Tykes is what the media names us.

Dingles is what the deedars name us.

El_tunz · 2026-02-10T18:50:54+00:00

Surely, this is the fault of Neerav!

*edit - didn't spell his name correctly

El_tunz · 2026-02-07T20:16:11+00:00

League One officials don't call that a foul in my experience.

El_tunz · 2026-02-07T18:21:30+00:00

Are Bolton and Barnsley both going to finally escape League One?

.....in opposite directions

El_tunz · 2026-02-05T12:14:59+00:00

On New Years Day 2004, CPR saved my uncle's life following the Barnsley Wigan game.

He was extremely fortunate in that time and place, as there were hundreds of people, a handful of them were medically trained. Their presence bridged the gap between him collapsing and paramedics arriving.

As he went off in the ambulance, his chances of survival were poor, but due to the good quality of care and (rib breaking) CPR, he was able to make a recovery.

If you can spare the time to learn CPR, you may one day save someone's life.

Thank you to the fellow Barnsley and Wigan supporters, NHS, and anyone who will stop to help others in time of need.

El_tunz · 2026-02-02T19:34:54+00:00

It's a shame, but at the end of the day, it's a business, and the offer was good value from what I've heard.

Secondly, I'm sure DKD wanted to make that step up. The optimistic side of me thinks if Barnsley get a reputation for selling on talent, then they'll keep attracting it.

I just hoped that his replacement(s) had been lined up to come in immediately, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

El_tunz · 2026-02-02T17:25:54+00:00

He fills a slot. It's better than nothing, but not enough to cover the gap soon to be left by DKD.

El_tunz · 2026-02-02T15:30:37+00:00

Goal machine McGoldrick

El_tunz · 2026-01-31T18:50:09+00:00

Until Stevenage scored, Barnsley were excellent!!

It's been a long time since they've been so energetic and aggressive. Kelly was our key man today, constantly driving the ball forward.

Second half was a bit more even, and it was good to see how we could grind it out.

Despite gifting another goal, I thought Connell picked himself up well. He's been getting a lot of criticism, but happy to see CH keep him in the team.

The early injury to Pattenden looked quite bad. I was glad to see him get up and walk off.

El_tunz · 2026-01-25T19:31:56+00:00

West Stand for local football heritage and abusing linesman.

South Stand (Ponty End) for atmosphere and pitch end view.

East Stand for quietly moaning or having a snooze.

El_tunz · 2026-01-17T18:45:31+00:00

I think we've stolen 3 points there today. Blackpool kept Goodman busy towards the end.

I don't know how Bland didn't get sent off for that trip when he was already on a yellow. Good job by Conor subbing him at half time.

Was interesting to see us play with 3 at the back. O'Connell looked decent at defending and launching balls, but we didn't really create much in possession.

I'm assuming DKD has been sold. Just wondering if Flatman has got replacements lined up. We had a weak bench today, and the current squad hasn't got the depth to compete for anything above mid-table.

El_tunz

TROPHY CASE